Sat, 08 Jul 2017 12:57:35 +0000 By SIMON MUNTEMBA THE burning of the Lusaka City market has a number of spinal effects on the economy, especially that it supported the informal sector which currently employs the larger percentage of the Zambian citizens, says the Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD). And the CTPD has charged that deteriorating political environment and measures that were now being explored to resolve the situation was worrying. In a statement, CTPD executive director Isaac Mwaipopo who expressed sadness on the burning down of the City Market said the market provided a means of livelihoods and employment for many struggling Zambian families. Mr Mwaipopo appealed to well-meaning Zambians, especially the business community to come to the aid of the traders and help them rebuild their lives as most of them had struggled for many years just to build their businesses. “CTPD joins the nation in expressing its sadness on the […]
Burning of market can negatively impact the economy – CTPD
